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Defence Industry
Analysis: Balanced books renew UK MoD's confidence but challenges remain
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has emerged from governmental purdah after balancing its 10-year budget plan and rebuilding trust with the Treasury after years...
16-May-2012
Boeing and Northrop Grumman sign Brazilian partnerships to underline Super Hornet push
Boeing and Northrop Grumman have made further moves into the Brazilian market, having announced that they will explore working with two of the country's ...
16-May-2012
South Korea and Denmark expand defence electronics co-operation
South Korea and Denmark have agreed to expand industrial collaboration in developing defence electronic systems through a teaming agreement signed in Seoul between local ...
16-May-2012
UK outlines Falklands defence spending forecast
The UK defence spend on the disputed Falkland (Malvinas) Islands stands at GBP64 million for 2011-2012, although official figures show the government expects military ...
16-May-2012
UK MoD closes budget 'black hole'
The UK has succeeded in returning to a balanced defence equipment budget, UK Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond told the House of Commons on 14 May....
15-May-2012
BAE Systems bolsters Malaysian bids with broad-ranging tie-ups
BAE Systems is undertaking a trade mission in East Malaysia to further expand its industrial footprint in the Southeast Asian country. The mission -...
15-May-2012
Pakistan re-offers JF-17 to Indonesia under industry collaboration deal
Pakistan has reiterated its offer to Indonesia of the JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft, co-developed by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and China's Chengdu Aerospace Corporation. ...
15-May-2012
Russia introduces new rules to control industry's profits and prices
Russia is to limit the defence industry's profits and equipment prices under a new government initiative. Russia's Federal Tariff Service and Trade and Industry ...
14-May-2012
New Zealand negotiates purchase of SH-2G Super Seasprite helos rejected by Australia
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has begun preliminary negotiations with Kaman Aerospace over the potential purchase of the SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters ...
14-May-2012
Spain turns to domestic defence firms during economic crisis
The Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD) is turning increasingly to national companies as its preferred suppliers during the current economic crisis, according to a ...
11-May-2012
Indonesia, China plan joint C4ISR military electronics facility
Indonesia and China are planning to establish a collaborative military electronics facility to develop C4ISR systems, state-run news agency in Indonesia has reported. The...
11-May-2012
UK has defaulted to following French strategy in bilateral project, says EADS
The UK's defence industrial partnership with France is unbalanced and could lead to British companies losing out in their dealings with French counterparts, a ...
10-May-2012
MBDA's Brazilian missile test reflects local strategy
MBDA has announced that it has successfully test-fired an Exocet MM40 missile that was re-engined using a new flight propellant developed in Brazil: a ...
10-May-2012
Israel changes arms export approval procedure
The Israeli government has established a new mechanism to resolve disagreements between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Foreign Ministry after a State ...
10-May-2012
South Australia seeks defence investment from UK
A team of senior politicians and industry officials from South Australia is aiming to secure investment from UK defence companies during a trade mission ...
10-May-2012
Putin outlines defence and foreign policy goals
Following his inauguration on 7 May President Vladimir Putin announced 11 executive orders outlining Russia's strategic military and foreign policy aims. Part of these...
09-May-2012
UK MoD awards DBS efficiency contract to Accenture-Serco partnership
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a GBP36 million (USD58 million) contract to Accenture and Serco to improve the operational efficiency of ...
08-May-2012
Russia lifts Libyan arms embargo
Russia has lifted its arms trade embargo against Libya in a move that could re-establish a decades-old supply partnership and reinvigorate defence deals potentially ...
08-May-2012
IMI files suit over debarment from Indian defence contracts
Israel Military Industries (IMI) has filed a petition in the High Court of Delhi challenging the Indian Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) decision to debar ...
08-May-2012
Lockheed Martin secures DC3 cyber contract
Lockheed Martin has been selected to support the US Department of Defense's (DoD's) Cyber Crime Centre (DC3) in a contract worth USD454 million, it ...
04-May-2012
India approves ground-breaking Pipavav-MDL joint venture
Indian firm Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering has confirmed the formation of a ground-breaking joint venture (JV) with Mazagon Dock Ltd (MDL) after formal ...
04-May-2012
Kaman Aerospace and Kineco announce India JV plans
US-based Kaman Aerospace, a subsidiary of the Kaman Corporation, and Indian composite specialist Kineco announced plans on 2 May to establish a joint venture ...
03-May-2012
Indonesia considers bid for Brunei-owned offshore patrol vessels
The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut, TNI-AL) is considering a bid for three UK-built offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) owned by Brunei but ...
03-May-2012
Amtek and Israel's Enertec propose Indian joint venture
Indian industrial group Amtek and Israel's Enertec Systems are planning to submit a proposal to Indian authorities to form a joint venture (JV) to ...
02-May-2012
Obama hints at shift on Taiwan F-16 sale
The White House has hinted that it may proceed with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighter aircraft to the Republic of China Air Force...
01-May-2012
Russia prepares for defence privatisations
Russia is due to start its privatisation of defence assets immediately after Vladimir Putin's confirmation as president, in a move that could allow foreign ...
01-May-2012
Australian industry receives DoD boost
Australia's Department of Defence (DoD) has introduced measures to further encourage the development of indigenous defence industry capabilities, it announced on 30 April. The...
01-May-2012
China and Thailand expand co-operation in rocket launch system plan
Thailand and China have expanded their military-technical collaboration agreement to encompass the joint development of a guided multiple launch rocket (MRL) system, Thai Defence ...
30-Apr-2012
Terma and Austal hold further talks on naval projects
Terma appears to have moved closer to formal collaboration with Australian shipbuilder Austal after the two companies met again to discuss naval projects. Andrew...
30-Apr-2012
UK remains No.2 global defence exporter despite 2011 dip
UK defence exports dropped by 7 per cent to GBP5.4 billion (USD8.7 billion) in 2011, according to newly released figures from UK Trade & ...
27-Apr-2012
Czech-US agreement opens door to joint procurement, open competition
The Czech Republic and United States have formalised an agreement on mutual procurement of defence materiel and services. The accord will open up procurement...
27-Apr-2012
EADS and AVIC look to expand industrial collaboration
Pan-European group EADS and state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) have discussed possible expanded industrial collaboration during meetings in Europe, AVIC said on ...
27-Apr-2012
Philippines to ask US for more defence equipment
The Philippines is preparing to request a range of US military systems to assist its efforts in securing assets and territory in the South ...
27-Apr-2012
UK bans military exports to Argentina
The UK has banned the export of all military goods to Argentina, overturning a more relaxed 14-year-old policy that had allowed exports for maintaining, ...
27-Apr-2012
Lockheed Martin appoints Kubasik as CEO
Lockheed Martin has appointed Chris Kubasik as its chief executive officer (CEO); he will take up the position after the planned retirement of incumbent ...
26-Apr-2012
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